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Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8vsFerrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64)

4.4 V8

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008
VS

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina

550

485 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2006

Comparison overview

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Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Power
500hp373kW
485hp362kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
569Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
35.6L/100 km6.6mpg US7.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
547km340mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,474cc334cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,550mm179in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,935mm76in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,500mm98in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,632mm64in
Rear track
1,598mm63in
1,586mm62in
Trunk volume-
185L
Max trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
114L
CO2 emissions
306g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550PowerTorque
  • Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina5507,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
12.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
485 hp
362 kW

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 has 15 hp more than Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550 and Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
569 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
1,690 kg
3,726 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 has more power, Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550 and Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
485 hp
362 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Power
500 hp
373 kW
485 hp
362 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
547 km
340 mi
-
CO2 score
306 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 131 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 265 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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